Institute of Neijing Research

The Compass of the Jingluo series of seminars is a clinical exploration of the theory and patho-mechanisms of the classical lines of the Huangdi Neijing Lingshu. Part 1 (of 6) will focus on the shou taiyin lung channel and shou yangming large intestine channel, referred to as "western-metal". Here a deep exploration each of the descriptive channel lines and each individual pathology - including the approach in clinic, the foundational mechanism of practice, and the place within the Neijing text, are discussed. Classical line study is the most important foundation of all acupuncture transmission. Within the compass series we will touch on preliminary studies before travelling into further depths of true clinical application. For each channel complex that is discussed we will cover: pathway of the jing, luo, zheng, bie, shui, and channel expiration, termination, skin divisions and more. Pathologies of shi dong, shi zhu, abundancy, deficiency, miuci, and more with additional treatment discussions are included and form the bulk of these talks. Please note it is highly recommended (though not a necessity) to study the Compass series after basic studies via the Neijing introduction course and the diagnostics course of Renying / Cunkou and Zhenmai pulse diagnosis. The needling of the Neijing is discussed at length in this series, however, references that of the Guanzhen seminar frequently. Please visit the "INR COURSES" link at the top of this page for more. Access is granted for 1 year.